The faculty led the processional and University President Dr. William A. Meehan presented the degrees.

Dr. Glen Browder, former U.S. Congressman and Emeritus Professor of American Democracy at JSU, was the commencement speaker. The title of his commencement address was "Top 10 Parental Pearls of Wisdom for the Class of 2013."

Photo- Seven of the nine graduates with top GPA's are shown with Jacksonville State University president Dr. William Meehan and Dr. Glen Browder, former U.S. Congressman and Emeritus Professor of American Democracy at JSU. From left: Dr. William Meehan, Amy Hill, Kristin Hays, Victoria Elliott, Morgan Cox, Chelsey Wilkie, Megan Talton, Cara Brenner, and Dr. Glen Browder. (Matt Reynolds/JSU)